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LO62 KZW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,072 mi
Last recorded131,072 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 KZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 131,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 105,225 miles

Both front drop link dust covers starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 105,225 miles

Both front drop link dust covers starting to perish

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,188 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Dec 2019 83,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2019 80,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2018 76,628 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,888 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 67,887 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 62,849 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LO62 KZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO62 KZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LO62 KZW registered?

LO62 KZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is LO62 KZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 KZW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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